AUBURN — The new Voice of the Auburn Tigers will be a familiar one to Auburn fans.

Andy Burcham, who has been part of radio broadcasts for the past 31 years, will take over for the late Rod Bramblett as the voice of the university's football, men's basketball programs, Auburn Sports Properties and Auburn Athletics announced Monday.

“I’m thrilled to be selected as the Voice of the Auburn Tigers,” Burcham said in a statement. “While it’s a bittersweet time and I wish the circumstances creating this opportunity were different, I am honored to be following in the footsteps of such legends as Rod Bramblett, Jim Fyffe and others. With this job, you’re not just the voice of Auburn football, men’s basketball and baseball. You’re also the voice of Auburn. You represent Auburn every day, and I will never forget that. I have been in this community and broadcasting Auburn games for 31 years. I understand and love Auburn and its tradition. I can’t wait to be a part of it moving forward.”

“I am honored to be following in the footsteps of such legends as Rod Bramblett, Jim Fyffe, and others. - @aburcham04

Burcham, a native of Nashville, Illinois, came to Auburn in 1988 and has been the voice of the Tigers' women's basketball program ever since. He celebrated 25 years calling baseball games alongside Bramblett this past season.

He has been the pre- and postgame locker room host for Auburn football since 1990 and was the play-by-play announcer for pay-per-view and tape-delay broadcasts from 1992-2013. Burcham has also called Auburn soccer games since 2001 and has done SEC Network+ broadcasts for the last five years.

Burcham will assume all of Bramblett's responsibilities, including co-hosting Tiger Talk with Brad Law. Law will join the booth for baseball and serce as the pre- and postgame locker room host for football. Brit Bowen will take over for the broadcasting duties for women's basketball and softball.

“During the very difficult process of replacing Rod, it was very clear that Andy Burcham was the right man to be the new Voice of the Auburn Tigers,” Auburn Sports Properties vice president and general manager Chris Davis said. “He is well respected not only in his profession, but by his coworkers, Auburn Athletics coaches and administration, and in the community. He understands the importance of this role. Andy is a consummate professional who puts great preparation, execution and passion into his work. Most importantly, Andy is a man of great character who loves and cares deeply for Auburn and what it represents. We’re very excited for Andy and can’t wait for the Auburn Family to embrace him in his new role.”

Here is what current Auburn administrators and coaches, as well as colleagues, had to say about Burcham:

Allen Greene, athletic director:

“Simply put, Andy is unquestionably the right man for the job. His experience as a broadcaster is extensive and his affinity for Auburn is unrivaled. Having been part of the Auburn Family for over three decades, Andy understands what sets Auburn apart and understands the passion of our loyal fan base. He deeply respects those who have come before him and will assume this role with a great deal of humility. Andy is a true Auburn Man.”

Gus Malzahn, head football coach:

“I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Andy, visiting with him on the pregame and postgame shows each week during the football season over the last six years. He’s a true professional and is the right person for the job. I know Andy will continue the tradition of great Auburn voices who have called Auburn football games.”

Bruce Pearl, head men's basketball coach:

“Andy Burcham has dedicated three decades on the airwaves for Auburn and is a fixture in our community. I can’t think of a better Voice of the Auburn Tigers than Rod Bramblett’s best friend and trusted colleague. I’m excited for him to tell the Auburn basketball story for years to come.”

Butch Thompson, head baseball coach:

“To me Andy Burcham seems to be the unanimous choice to become the Voice of the Auburn Tigers. He has devoted an entire career — more than three decades — to Auburn Athletics. Andy loves Auburn. He is a true professional, the best interviewer in the business and was Rod Bramblett’s dearest friend. It is what Rod would’ve wanted, and Andy is without a doubt the man for the job.”

Karen Hoppa, head soccer coach:

“We are thrilled that Andy is the new Voice of the Auburn Tigers. He has worked soccer since the early 2000’s and is the best play-by-play guy I have ever heard in our sport. He is a consummate professional who is passionate about what he does and will be a great representation of the Auburn family.”

Terri Williams-Flournoy, head women's basketball coach:

“Andy is one of the best in the business, both as a broadcaster and as a friend. He will always be a part of our Auburn women’s basketball family, just as he has been for the last 31 years. While I am sad to lose Andy from our women’s basketball broadcasts, I am so happy for him that he is fulfilling a longtime dream as the Voice of the Auburn Tigers.”

Sonny Smith, Auburn Sports Network men’s basketball analyst:

“Andy Burcham is a real pro. He’s provided great commentary for the Auburn Tigers for a number of years. He’s certainly deserving of this opportunity and I have no doubt in my mind that he will do a great job. I’m very much looking forward to working with him.”

Stan White, Auburn Sports Network football analyst:

“When hearing the news that Andy Burcham would be taking over the play-by-play duties for Auburn, the first thought that came to my mind is that Rod Bramblett is somewhere smiling right now because his close friend and colleague is carrying on the tradition as the Voice of the Auburn Tigers. Obviously, it’s been a tough three months for the Auburn family as well as our network family with the passing of our dear friends Rod and Paula. Andy will bring the leadership and work ethic that would make Rod proud to carry on those duties. Although Rod and I were partners for 16 years and 208 straight games, I got my first start in the broadcasting booth in 1999 on Comcast Sports Southeast calling games with Andy. I owe much of what I learned about preparation and broadcasting to Andy’s guidance. I look forward to sharing the microphone once again with my friend and colleague.”

Josh Vitale is the Auburn beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. You can follow him on Twitter at @JoshVitale. To reach him by email, click here.